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Pfeiffle Family History

Pfeiffle Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pfeifle, Pfeiffer, Pfeffer, Biffle, Pfeil, Pfiffner, Riffle, Pfeifer

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Where is the Pfeiffle family from?

You can see how Pfeiffle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeiffle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pfeiffle families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pfeiffle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pfeiffle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfeiffle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pfeiffle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfeiffle. 100% of Pfeiffle men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pfeiffle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Pfeiffle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeiffle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 66 immigration records available for the last name Pfeiffle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Pfeiffle. For the veterans among your Pfeiffle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeiffle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Pfeiffle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pfeiffle in 1972 was 62, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfeiffle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeiffle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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